From August 10 to 15, the 17th National Conference on Algebra, hosted by Harbin Engineering University (HEU), was held at HEU. Vice President YIN Jingwei attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech.
YIN Jingwei extended a welcome to the attending experts and scholars, and briefly introduced the HEU’s history, distinctive characteristics, and the development of its mathematics discipline. He emphasized that mathematics serves as the foundation of natural sciences and a cornerstone of technological innovation. As a core branch of mathematics, algebra provides crucial theoretical support for the university’s specialized disciplines in “maritime and nuclear fields,” playing an irreplaceable role in areas such as complex system modeling and artificial intelligence algorithm development.
Professor XI Nanhua, President of the Chinese Mathematical Society, delivered an online speech. He briefly introduced the Society’s support for the development of algebra, acknowledged recent achievements in the field, and offered several suggestions to young teachers and students: first, pursue excellence and adhere to high academic standards; second, stay focused and uphold the spirit of pure academic inquiry; third, emphasize both foundational and innovative research, strengthening theoretical groundwork and cutting-edge breakthroughs; fourth, enhance collaboration by breaking institutional barriers to promote joint research efforts.
Professor ZHANG Jiping, Director of the Sino-Russian Mathematics Center, shared the center’s collaborative achievements in algebra and encouraged scholars to leverage international platforms to enhance research capabilities and elevate China’s algebra studies to new heights.
WANG Xiaohu, Program Director of the Mathematics Division in the Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences at the National Natural Science Foundation of China, outlined the Foundation’s support for scientific projects, particularly in basic research such as mathematics.
The conference aimed to promote the sharing of academic resources, strengthen collaboration and exchange among researchers, and play an active role in cultivating high-level talent and enhancing China’s independent innovation capabilities in algebra. Since its inception in 1982, the National Conference on Algebra has become the highest-level and largest academic exchange event in the field of algebra in China.
